Sandi Lindgren, PhD, LICSW, PCC

  

Hi, I’m Sandi. I am an experienced executive and leadership coach specializing in empowering professionals, leaders, and teams to thrive. My background as a clinical social worker and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) uniquely positions me to integrate mental fitness, emotional intelligence, and a trauma-informed approach into leadership development.

As the founder of iSupportYOUth! LLC, I originally focused on youth development but have since expanded my work to coaching leaders in youth- and family-serving organizations, including state agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofits. My coaching, consulting, and training services are designed to enhance leadership capabilities, emotional intelligence, and mental fitness within mission-driven organizations. I equip leaders with the tools to build resilience, foster team collaboration, and drive meaningful change in their workplaces. To learn more or schedule a consultation, contact Sandi at sandi@sandilindgren.com.

My Mission

My mission is to support leaders and professionals in youth- and family-serving organizations by helping them increase self-awareness, strengthen resilience, and develop leadership skills. Through coaching, mentoring, and consulting, I empower these leaders to foster thriving environments that positively impact their teams, the youth, and the families they serve.

My Vision

I envision a world where every young person has the opportunity to develop to their full potential, supported by knowledgeable and skilled adults. By equipping leaders in youth- and family-serving organizations with the tools, compassion, and skills they need to create supportive environments, I aim to foster growth, learning, and well-being for both the leaders and the youth they serve. My vision is for organizations to continuously support and uplift youth and families, ensuring everyone involved thrives.

Education and Qualifications:

    • Ph.D. in Professional Coaching and Human Development – International University of Professional Studies
    • Professional Certified Coach (PCC) – International Coach Federation
    • Master's in Social Work (MSW) – Augsburg University
    • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) – Minnesota Department of Social Work
    • Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor - Minnesota Board of Social Work
    • Certified Trauma Informed Professional Coach – Lodestar
    • Certified Mentor Coach – Invite Change
    • Mental Fitness Coach – Positive Intelligence 
    • Integrative Development and Narrative Coach – Moment Institute
    • Certified Executive Coach – Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder-Centered Coaching
    • Certified Consultant in EQi-2.0 and EQi-360 Assessments – Multi-Health Systems

    Areas of Expertise:

    • Executive Coaching
    • Mental Fitness
    • Emotional Intelligence
    • Mentor Coaching
    • Clinical Social Work Supervision
    • Supervision of Youth Workers
    • Adolescent Mental Health
    • Leader and Staff Development
    • Training and Facilitation
    • Group Work

     

Author:

I Support YOUth: Success Through the Latest Motivational Approach (2020)
This book is designed for professional life coaches and others who support youth. In it, I introduce the Supportive Youth Coaching Model, which provides a comprehensive guide to coaching youth. It includes youth-specific guidance on ethical considerations, developmental stages, mental health, and emotional intelligence. See "I Support YOUth" tab on this website for more information and where to purchase.  For questions, please contact me at sandi@sandilindgren.com for training and bulk purchasing options.

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"I had the opportunity to spend a year with Sandi as a Leadership coach. She guided me with intentional questions, activities, and reflections. She helped me focus on my strengths and helped to make me more trusting of myself and my intuitive thoughts. With her guidance, I grew as a leader and person, and I will forever be grateful."  -Eleanor Andrews, Senior Operations Manager Project ECHO Education Team

"Her coaching made all of us better leaders. Sandi is the ultimate professional; she knows her stuff, has an engaging yet down-to-earth personality, and makes those she works with better. As program director, Sandi also helped me think through some of the structures and practices, helping to make my program stronger overall. I highly recommend Sandi to anyone looking for an executive coach." -Kelli R. Peterson, Ed.D. Founder and Principal Consultant of The Ed.ucateD Approach, LLC. (LinkedIn)

"This coaching helped me in my career as well as my personal life. The biggest lesson Sandi taught me is that I am in control of my life and can find answers to any questions with the right reflection and a little imagination. She led me to the answers by asking the right questions which helped me learn to think through things to find my own answers. So, instead of handing me solutions, she showed me a way to find them for myself. What a great experience and lesson for life! " -Jennie Webb, Global IT Strategy, Operations and Infastructure Leader (LinkedIn)

"I could not have been more pleased with the value Sandi added to our program. Her coaching made all of us better leaders, coaches, and me as the program director. Sandi's direct coaching relationship was extremely successful, and the coaches overwhelmingly reported that Sandi's training and support improved their knowledge, skills, and abilities related to coaching. Sandi also helped me think through some of the structures and practices related to the NACSA Leaders Program's coaching component, helping to make it stronger overall. Sandi is the ultimate professional; she knows her stuff, has an engaging yet down-to-earth personality, and makes those she works with better. I highly recommend Sandi to anyone looking for an executive coach or coaching resource." -David Greenberg, VP Authorizer Leadership & Development at NACSA (LinkedIn)